# Regulation .09 Fishing.

Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## Regulation .09 Fishing.

Balt., Md., COBRA § 21.02.04.09 (2026)

A. Except in a posted area, a person in possession of a Maryland Freshwater Sportfishing License may fish within a WQMA if the person complies with the provisions of <cite data-path="21.02.04.09">this regulation</cite>.

B. In General.

  (1) Fishing at a WQMA is permitted:

    (a) Between the hours of sunrise and sunset; and

    (b) From watercrafts between March 1 and December 31 annually.

  (2) Fishing is permitted from the banks year-round.

  (3) A person fishing may not drill through the ice to fish.

C. Vessels.
A person fishing at a WQMA may do so from a:

  (1) Rowboat;

  (2) Runabout type boat;

  (3) Canoe; or

  (4) Kayak.

D. Areas.

  (1) A person fishing at a WQMA may fish from designated areas on the shore of a reservoir.

  (2) A person fishing at a WQMA may not fish:

    (a) Between Liberty Road and Liberty Dam;

    (b) Within 1500 feet of Prettyboy Dam;

    (c) In an area designated as a fish refuge area; or

    (d) In an area where:

      (i) The banks are steep;

      (ii) There are rock cliffs or promontories; or

      (iii) There is danger of a person falling into the water with resultant risk of injury or drowning.

  (3) A person may only fish from a bridge in a WQMA on a designated platform provided at the following places:

    (a) The Dulaney Valley Road bridge at Loch Raven Reservoir, and

    (b) The Deer Park/Nicodemus Road bridge at Liberty Reservoir.

E. Equipment.

  (1) A person fishing at a WQMA may use a:

    (a) Rod;

    (b) Hook;

    (c) Line; and

    (d) Single artificial lure.

  (2) A person fishing at a WQMA may not use a:

    (a) Net;

    (b) Bow;

    (c) Spear; or

    (d) Device other than those provided for in <cite data-path="21.02.04.09|E.|(1)">§E(1) of this regulation</cite>.

F. Prohibited Activities.
A person fishing at a WQMA may not:

  (1) Ice fish;

  (2) Magnet fish; or

  (3) Fish from a rowing shell.